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The Border Watch : October 29th 2013
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NEWS TIPS newsroom@tbw.com.au PROFILE 7 Personal battle inspires service Mount Gambier woman recognised for 15 year commitment to Make a Wish Foundation DO SA WDY SAM sam@tbw.com.au am@ AFTER facing the trauma of losing her own child to leukaemia, Maxine Tuffnell has poured her effort and understanding into helping people faced with childhood cancers and other lifethreatening conditions. She has recently been recognised nationally for 15 years of service to the Make A Wish Foundation Mount Gambier branch. Ms Tuffnell had her fi rst The stress and fi nancial strain of having a sick child is unbelievable and just to have a week or 10 days away from everything can make all the difference Maxine Tuffnell encounter with the foundation when her then 14-year-old son Bruce, who battled leukaemia, was granted a wish. “I thought it was a great foundation and what they do is amazing,” she said. Ms Tuffnell joined the foundation as a volunteer while still living in Millicent and travelled to Mount Gambier for meetings. She later moved to Mount Gambier and increased her efforts with the foundation and has since held most positions within the organisation, including treasurer, secretary, volunteer care coordinator, publicity offi cer and historian. “I have been there with a sick child and can understand what these people are going through, so I raise funds to hopefully put a smile on a child’s face and give the family some quality stress- LENGTHY SERVICE: Mount Gambier’s Maxine Tuffnell was recently presented with a 15 years service badge by the national Make A Wish Foundation offi ce for her work with the Mount Gambier branch. free time,” she said. “The stress and fi nancial strain of having a sick child is unbelievable and just to have a week or 10 days away from everything can make all the difference. “Most of the wishes we grant are for holidays to Australia Zoo or theme parks and hopefully the family can almost forget about the illness during their time away. “For the children, these wishes are a dream come true and hopefully they can stay away from the hospitals for this time.” Ms Tuffnell said the organisation worked closely with doctors when granting wishes and other popular requests included computers and meeting sporting or celebrity heroes. Having volunteered with the foundation for so long, Ms Tuffnell has realised how Star Watch ARIES: (March 21 - April 20) Lucky Colour: Yellow. Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 2.4.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 2.14.34.42.22.1. This will be a period of improvements in all aspects, you could be more health conscious than usual and try out some new diets. You could fi nd a new way of making money. TAURUS: (April 21 - May 20) Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 8.9.5.6. Lotto Numbers: 8.9.34.42.33.5. A period of family extensions when people get married and engaged or have more children. This is a busy period in which you could be running your feet off for other people, try resting occasionally if you can. GEMINI: (May 21 - June 21) Lucky Colour: Cream. Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 7,8,9,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,14,23,34,45,22, An interesting meeting with someone who thinks the same as you and someone who you feel strongly about. Some long distance travel on the agenda or plans for in the near future. Good vibes all the way. CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) Lucky Colour: Violet. Lucky Day: Tuesday Racing Numbers: 7,9,2,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,15,23,34,41,22, Its time to do something diff erent and relax with good friends. Something you have been hoping for will be coming your way soon. Try not to over do the good things in life and look after your health. LEO: (July 23 - August 22) Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Day: Sunday Racing Numbers: 1,4,2,1 Lotto Numbers: 1,12,23,34,37,45, Some very good news involving family members and someone you have been thinking about could call. A little problem at work will sort itself out in no time at all. VIRGO: (August 23 - September 23) Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 5,7,6,2, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,26,39,41,3, Changes coming up in your life or lifestyle and some of them not by your own doing. Restless feelings could catch up with you but romance will calm down. LIBRA: (September 24 - October 23) Lucky Colour: Silver. Lucky Day: Monday Racing Numbers: 2,6,7,9, Lotto Numbers: 1,6,23,37,7,22, During this period you might have to sort out some diffi cult situations that have been around for some time. You could still feel a little restless. Someone from the past could show a lot of interest in you at present. SCORPIO: (October 24 - November 22) Lucky Colour: Lemon. Lucky Day: Saturday Racing Numbers: 7,9,2,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,6,23,38,36,30, Your romantic urges may become very pressing and your social life very busy. Your mood tends to go from one extreme to another and upsetting those closest to you. You could get the rewards from past eff orts now. SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 - December 20) Lucky Colour: Cream. Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 1,4,1,7, Lotto Numbers: 1,17,23,38,36,5, You probably feel like entertaining or being entertained. Your approach towards your partner needs to be honest and loving to keep the peace at home. Improvements in fi nancial matters are likely. much harder fundraising has become over the years, but believes Mount Gambier is very supportive of the cause. “Mount Gambier is a very generous place when it comes to this kind of thing,” she said. “But everyone’s doing it tough at the moment and people can only do so much.” Another strong interest of Ms Tuffnell’s is her passion to one day fi nd a cure for cancer. Picture: SAM DOWDY “I think most of the children we grant wishes for are suffering from some form of cancer,” she said. “So I believe it is incredibly important to continue raising money towards research for a cure.” The Make A Wish Foundation is seeking new volunteers and expressions of interest can be directed to Ms Tuffnell on 0418 838 930. Sarah Kulkens S CAPRICORN: (December 21 - January 19) Lucky Colour: Green. Lucky Day: Thursday Racing Numbers: 5,7,9,3, Lotto Numbers: 1,4,23,28,33,3, Your sex life is in for a boost. It’s a good time for communicating with loved ones and getting your intentions across. Be very thrifty. Their may be some diff erences of opinion with your mate regarding spending of money. AQUARIUS: (January 20 - February 19) Lucky Colour: Apricot. Lucky Day: Friday Racing Numbers: 4,7,8,9, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,35,45,11, A new direction in an important relationship may be developing, but a serious clash could stop you getting together. Some creative thinking and extra hard work could be benefi cial for you in a fi nancial way. Some will be very conscious of their appearance and may fi nd it necessary to start a self improvement program. PISCES: (February 20 - March 20) Lucky Colour: Fawn. Lucky Day: Wednesday Racing Numbers: 4,7,2,4, Lotto Numbers: 1,16,23,36,41,9, Your powers of attraction are boosted. There is some fun and games to be had, with plenty of passion involved. Joint funds and partnerships are favoured. Energy levels are pretty high. Kerry Kulkens Psychic Line 1900 946 244 or 1300 246 244 (call cost: $5.50 incl GST per min. mob/pay extra) Visit www.kerrykulkens.com.au The Border Watch, Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 7 618239
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